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Squash ‘Table Gem’

Cucurbita pepo

seeds only available to PSW members – limit of 2 packets of this variety

NOTE: If the price is reduced, the seed has passed its best-by date.
Best-by date, germination rates, and growing information are in “Additional Information”.

SKU: SQU-TG Categories: ,

Description

Squash ‘Table Gem’ is an heirloom. frost tender annual bush variety. First introduced in 1913. Acorn shaped fruit with green skin and orange flesh. Sweet. Bake, stuff or steam.
This variety of squash will cross-pollinate with any other variety of Cucurbita pepo which includes some squash, some zucchini and some pumpkins. If you are collecting seeds and concerned about cross-pollination, please refer to the Latin name of squash, pumpkin and/or zucchini plants before growing.

Additional information

Best By

Dec-20

germination rate - current stock

not tested

Packet Quantity

5 seeds

Lifecycle

annual

Sowing Months

September; October; November; December

Method

direct sow

Depth to Sow

15mm

Germination

5-10 days

Distance Apart

90cm

Harvest

80-100 days